Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Twitter
Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Twitter
Austin’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) will host an Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up at the Spicewood Springs Branch Library on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. This event is organized to help the community prepare for summer hazards such as wildfires and extreme heat.
The pop-up event usually takes place on the third Wednesday of each month. However, this month's schedule has been adjusted due to the closure of City facilities on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Representatives from HSEM and other City departments will be present to provide tips, information, and supplies. The first 25 attendees will receive an emergency supply kit, limited to one per household.
The event aims to educate Central Texas residents about emergency preparedness and offer free supplies. The Basic Emergency Preparedness Kits include items valued over $100 such as backpacks, lanterns, glow sticks, personal cooling supplies, battery-powered chargers, NOAA weather radios, Neighborhood Preparedness Guides, and items for children and pets.
This pop-up is part of a monthly series hosted by HSEM in various City Council Districts throughout the year. For more information on emergency preparedness or upcoming events, visit ReadyCentralTexas.org.
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